What can I do to fix my stupid problem?

Question

Thing is I can't cook. Every time I turn on the stove I start a fire, or something else as equaly stupid happens. I have been living on my own for almost 4 years now. How can I cook and not start a fire?

Answer 1

good this is kind of funny.. it kind of reminds me of me.. i use to cook all the time and now i have lived alone so much..,,well i put on some hamburger and went outside and if my son had not of come no telling what i would of done.. but i suggest cooking on low heat for one.. and baking everything you can.. i have a crock pot and that is good to fix meals in as long as you don;t forget it..i seem to get involved doing something else.. but a crock pot takes a while so it is less likely to cause a fire..i eat a lot of sandwiches too.. but really just start cooking on lower heat and watch what you are doing...keep all towels and stuff away from the stove.. do not ever put anything on top the stove unless you are going to cook something...and good luck.. i thank you for this question... it made me feel better....good luck..

Answer 2

Try not turning up the fire so high! Start with a medium to low heat before you start tossing things into the pan. The minute you smell burning you know it's already burned and the fire is way too hot, turn it down! Watch the food closely, don't leave it cooking on the stove without checking on it frequently, depending on what it is you're cooking. And for heaven's sake, just find someone who knows how to cook to show you a thing or two in the kitchen. Or take a cooking class! Good luck, cooking really isn't that hard :)

Answer 3

Those electric stoves are tricky especially if your used to a gas stove. I'm guessing you're using one of those stoves with the swirly coils? You just can't turn them all the way up unless you're boiling water and even then after it started boiling turn it down to at least medium. Also it is very important to get decent cookware, it doesn't have to be expensive just research know it works. Also slow down, if you try to do everything at once or cook it faster it will get messed up some how.
The easy way out take a cooking class at a CC or some where like that, I know it sounds stupid but it really helps.

Answer 4

I agree with the general consensus...a cooking lesson (or two) might be in order.

I am a chef, and a restaurant owner. I also have a small network of people (myself included) who give cooking lessons to people. We started out with in-home lessons, but now I have a commercial kitchen that I rent. In other words, now the customers come to me, as opposed to vice-versa.

It's truly surprising how many adult human beings haven't the slighest clue about cooking methods. At times, it feels like I'm being "punked", or something...like, if the recipe calls for cooked pasta, and the directions say "bring 1 tablespoon of salt and 4 quarts of water to a boil", I have actually seen someone attempt to heat the salt on the stove, before adding the water.

These are fine, hardworking, intelligent people, who just don't have a clue about cooking. Just never exposed to it, I guess. But it's just like any other skill...you can learn it. And with a little practice, you can be damn good at it.

Answer 5

This is not a stupid problem, it's a typical one.

Buy a Cooking Light magazine from the market and follow their directions exactly. It's made for idiots. The recipes use staples that you probably have in your cabinets and fridge, and the directions are fool proof (I needed that).

Don't put anything, other than your pots, near or on your stove.

Do your prep work (chopping, dicing, dredging, etc.) before you add the oil to your pan.

Start off small. Gourmet cooks are not made in a day. Make the simple pasta and chicken recipes.

Another easy website to follow is www.FarmerJohn.com.

Answer 6

It was my problem also before but i know how to cook. Get an automatic gas range... it is more safer. You have to face your fears.

* How to Cook Food *

Make cooking a pleasurable experience with these helpful tips.

Steps
Try to shop for your favorite foods, or opt to try something new and exciting for variety.
When you're ready to cook your food, get out all your ingredients according to your recipe. Some food may require thawing,
Cook the food accordingly, and don't forget to add any other ingredients for taste.
Set the table, and if you want, dress it up! Use fancy tablecloth, placemats, napkins with holders, etc.
If you're cookin' Asian then cook Asian: Depending on what kind of cuisine you're having, set the table according to the country it's from; Don't forget the chopsticks, and learn to speak some of the language for added autheticity.
Take the time to smell your food and 'taste' it with your nose.
Sit down and enjoy!!
If you like, eat the food the way it's supposed to be eaten.

Tips
It helps to have some helpers in the kitchen. So long as no one gets scalded or poisons the food through germy hands.
It's always nice to talk and chat while cooking.
Try something you've never cooked.
When you're trying new recipes, USE THE EXACT INGREDIENTS!! If sushi calls for sushi rice, use sushi rice!
Perfect your cooking technique through practice. Be diligent. Men and women love good cooks, and often enjoy the food more if their loved ones cook for them.
Invite your neighbor over.



Warnings
Don't eat too much.
Don't argue at the table. May lead to loss of appetite.
Don't eat the food if it looks absolutely disgusting, or spoiled, and burned. Burned food is absolutely a no-no, it was shown that the burned black parts may cause cancer.



Things You'll Need
Your ingredients.
Someone to eat with, like your family, friend(s), your boyfriend/girlfriend...etc.
A good stove.
Pots, pans, the right utensils.
Plates, spoons, forks, knives, glasses, napkins...
Something to wash your meal down with, like juice, water, soda, or a nice bottle of champagne. Whatever suits you is nice.

Answer 7

well since you've got a fire problem try using a electical stove maybe that might be a solution on not starting a fire so easy,keep all towels or paper from close by.if that don't work then i guess you should only eat dry foods.

Answer 8

one common problem is overcooking. when you think something is done get it off the burner and out of the pan. You may not know it but it continues to cook from all the ambient heat of the burner or the pot. Also stay in the kitchen and keep aneye on your stuff. use the timer too

Answer 9

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Answer 10

See if there is a cooking class available at a college near you. That helped me out a lot.